Road to Avonlea
“Friendship, Mystery and Mischief.”
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About
In the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, in the early 20th century, 10-year-old Montreal heiress Sara Stanley is sent by her wealthy father to live with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King, to be near her late mother's side of the family.
Cast
Sarah Polley
as Sara Stanley
Jackie Burroughs
as Hetty King
Mag Ruffman
as Olivia King/Olivia Dale
Lally Cadeau
as Janet King
Gema Zamprogna
as Felicty King
Cedric Smith
as Alec King
Zachary Bennett
as Felix King
Patricia Hamilton
as Rachel Lynde
Heather Brown
as Izzy Pettibone
Kyle Labine
as Davey Keith
Michael Mahonen
as Gus Pike
Lindsay Murrell
as Dora Keith
Maja Ardal
as Mrs. Potts
Marilyn Lightstone
as Muriel Stacey
Elva Mai Hoover
as Mrs. Lawson
Tara Meyer
as Sally Potts
Molly Atkinson
as Cecily King
Episodes
Season 1
The Journey Begins
Sara Stanley is a wealthy child sent to stay with distant relatives on Prince Edward Island, when her father is accused of embezzlement. She finds the life on the small island a challenge, and getting to know her mother's family is not much easier. At first Sara resents being in Avonlea. Her mother's sister, Hetty King, resents Sara's Nanny Louisa and sends her back to Montreal. Sara is left to live with her Aunt's Hetty and Olivia in Rose Cottage. My favourite quote: ""As the eldest in the family, I'm used to making unpopular decisions."" ~ Hetty King.
The Story Girl Earns Her Name
Content to stay on at Rose Cottage, with her Aunt's Hetty & Olivia, Sara makes friends with Jasper Dale, 'The Awkward Man' of Avonlea. In the meantime, the school board has decided to hold a 'magic lantern' show and use the proceeds for the school library fund. The man they hire to do this show is in actuality a confidence man, who Sara inadvertently helps skip town with the money. Sara wants to put on a show to replace the missing funds and asks the help of the shy Jasper, who is an inventor and owns a 'magic lantern'. Sara gives a heartfelt recitation of ""The Little Match Girl"", and she is forever known as ""The Story Girl"", in Avonlea.
The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's
A mischevious Sara and Felix sneak into grumpy old Alexander Abraham's house, on a dare, not knowing that he is ill and about to be quarantined. Avonlea busy-body, Rachel Lynde enters his house looking for his farm boy who has been skipping her Sunday School Class. All are quarantined together. Alexander is a woman hater, Rachel a 'do-gooder', and the house is an unmitigated mess. Rachel nurses Alexander through his illness, Felix too, when he falls ill. Sara helps cleans his house, and learns that there is more to life than just reading books all the time. Through the help of the children and Rachel Lynde, Alexander is no-longer a cranky old man, and somewhat less of a woman-hater. Mrs. Rachel, however, remains a 'do-gooder'.
The Materializing of Duncan McTavish
Everyone in Avonlea knows everything about everyone. Exasperated, Marilla Cuthbert, ""creates"" a beau for the ladies of the sewing circle. To Marilla's distress, a traveling salesman with the same name she 'made up' shows up in town. Marilla faces Duncan McTavish and tells him the truth. Realizing the predicament she is in, Duncan helps Marilla stop all of the wagging tongues in Avonlea.
Old Lady Lloyd (aka Song in the Night)
"Old Lady Lloyd" is believed to be a very wealthy woman, but she is actually living in poverty in her mansion. Sara befriends Miss Lloyd and wants to help her. Sylvia Gray, a friend of Olivia's visiting Avonlea, is the daughter of Miss Lloyd's former beau, who Miss Lloyd has never forgiven. Young Miss Gray has a magnificent singing voice, and Miss Lloyd, after a long conversation with Peg Bowen, walks through a thunder storm to get her cousin, with whom she has not spoken in years, to finance the young woman's career. The lesson is about forgiveness.
Proof of the Pudding
Bossy cousin Felicity is left in charge of all the children when Aunt Janet and Uncle Alec go away to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, and then Aunt Hetty decides she must go to Charlottetown to protect the farms "water rights". Felicity soon antagonizes the other children into misbehaving. Felix eats ""poison berries"", Sara smears Felicity's cherry pie all over Felicity's dress and even cuts off some of her ""perfect"" hair. A visit by the Governor's wife makes for confusion as to her identity. By the story's end, the children have all ""learned lessons"" and Sara become friends with the formerly unfriendly Felix and Felicity. My favourite quote: ""Felicity King is known throughout Avonlea for her cherry pies and sawdust pudding"" ~ Felix King
Conversions
The children are enthralled went a missionary visits Avonlea. Sara is distressed that Peter, the hired boy, has ""no religion"" and sets about getting him to go to church. Peter comes down with influenza and the children come to realize how precious life is. Hetty and Olivia start to treat him less like hired help and more like family; Peter goes to school with the King children.
Aunt Abigail's Beau
Janet King's sister, Abigail (Aunt 'Crabigail') Ward, is a fussy old maid, who lives in a spotlessly clean house. When her old beau, Malcolm McEwan comes back, rich, from the Yukon; he sets about wooing Abigail. At first she accepts, but the big man leaves such a mess, is so demonstrative, and buys her so many gifts that Abigail panics and returns his ring. Sara and Felicity are in raptures over the romance, and when they find out Malcolm is leaving town, they tell Abigail. She covers herself with Malcolm's gifts, and with Sara and Felicity holding on for dear life, races after the stage and begs Malcolm to return. Favourite quote: ""Let Mr. MacEwan drive the buggy home."" ~Sara to Abigail (after a wild buggy ride)
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About Road to Avonlea
“Friendship, Mystery and Mischief.”
In the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, in the early 20th century, 10-year-old Montreal heiress Sara Stanley is sent by her wealthy father to live with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King, to be near her late mother's side of the family. Across 7 seasons and 91 episodes, originally airing on CBC Television.
Road to Avonlea Cast and Characters
The cast features Sarah Polley (as Sara Stanley), Jackie Burroughs (as Hetty King), Mag Ruffman (as Olivia King/Olivia Dale), Lally Cadeau (as Janet King), and Gema Zamprogna (as Felicty King). Their performances are a major reason Road to Avonlea has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Road to Avonlea keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Road to Avonlea online for free?
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How many episodes does Road to Avonlea have?
Road to Avonlea has 91 episodes across 7 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Road to Avonlea good? What's the rating?
Road to Avonlea holds a 8.2/10 rating based on 39 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Road to Avonlea?
The main cast includes Sarah Polley, Jackie Burroughs, Mag Ruffman, and Lally Cadeau, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Road to Avonlea available in English?
Yes — Road to Avonlea was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Road to Avonlea released?
Road to Avonlea first aired in 1990.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Road to Avonlea for free?
You can watch Road to Avonlea online for free on Bowood.TV. All 91 episodes across 7 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Road to Avonlea have?
Road to Avonlea currently has 7 seasons and a total of 91 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Road to Avonlea about?
In the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, in the early 20th century, 10-year-old Montreal heiress Sara Stanley is sent by her wealthy father to live with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King, to be near her late mother's side of the family. It belongs to the Drama, Family genres.
In which language is Road to Avonlea originally available?
Road to Avonlea was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Road to Avonlea first released?
Road to Avonlea first premiered on January 7, 1990 (1990). The series has since concluded its run.
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